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Sony, Microsoft confirm: PS4, Xbox Next will have optical drives
Sony, Microsoft confirm: PS4, Xbox Next will have optical drives
Although there have been rumors that both Sony and Microsoft are planning to ditch optical drives for their upcoming consoles, both the console ...... 01 Jun 2012 - 16 comments
Google has to remove 1 million infringing links from search engine, monthly
Google has to remove 1 million infringing links from search engine, monthly
Google has revealed the interesting data this week. The search giant has to remove more than 1 million links to infringing content each month, ...... 25 May 2012 - 5 comments
Microsoft: 350 million devices with Windows 7 to ship this year
Microsoft: 350 million devices with Windows 7 to ship this year
Microsoft has said today it expected 350 million devices running Windows 7 to be shipped this year, alone. The figure comes just as Microsoft ...... 22 May 2012
EU monitoring Microsoft moves on Windows RT browsers
EU monitoring Microsoft moves on Windows RT browsers
The European Commission (EC) is reminding Microsoft of its browser commitments following a settlement with the European regulator in 2009. 20 May 2012 - 1 comment
Windows Phone beating out iPhone in China
Windows Phone beating out iPhone in China
According to Microsoft themselves, Windows Phone has just surpassed the iPhone in the world's largest market. The software giant says the ...... 19 May 2012 - 2 comments
Microsoft brings back free Xbox 360 with PC purchase promotion
Microsoft brings back free Xbox 360 with PC purchase promotion
Just like in years past, Microsoft has brought the promotion back in time for the summer. Students in the U.S. who purchase a Windows-based ...... 19 May 2012 - 1 comment
ITC bans some Motorola Mobility smartphones
ITC bans some Motorola Mobility smartphones
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has said that some Motorola Mobility handsets will be barred from import, due to patent infringement. 18 May 2012
Microsoft will clean your 'crapware' for $99
Microsoft will clean your 'crapware' for $99
Microsoft will now begin cleaning away all your pre-loaded PC bloatware for $99. As most new pre-built PC owners know, the bloat/crapware ...... 16 May 2012 - 13 comments
Upcoming Xbox successor to be called Xbox 8?
Upcoming Xbox successor to be called Xbox 8?
According to sources, Microsoft's upcoming gaming console will be named "Xbox 8." The console, which is going by the codename "Durango," ...... 15 May 2012 - 4 comments
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
According to multiple sources, Microsoft has been pitching their Windows Phone platform to Facebook in an effort to bring a joint venture smartphone ...... 10 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube consortium
Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube consortium
Microsoft has joined the Micron- and Samsung-led Hybrid Memory Cube consortium, becoming the seventh core member. 09 May 2012
Judge won't clear Motorola to enforce Xbox ban in Germany
Judge won't clear Motorola to enforce Xbox ban in Germany
A U.S. Judge has refused to give the go ahead for Motorola to enforce a ban against the sale of Xbox consoles and Windows 7 in Germany. 08 May 2012 - 1 comment
It's official: Microsoft to sell $99 Xbox 360 with contract
It's official: Microsoft to sell $99 Xbox 360 with contract
As reported last week, Microsoft has made the 4GB Xbox 360 model of the console with Kinect available for $99 as long as you sign up for a two-year contract. ...... 08 May 2012 - 8 comments
Rumor:Xbox Next ready for manufacturing
Rumor:Xbox Next ready for manufacturing
According to sources, early manufacturing is already being done for the Xbox Next (Durango). If accurate, the work is being done in Austin, ...... 06 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft delays shutdown of Windows Mobile Marketplace
Microsoft delays shutdown of Windows Mobile Marketplace
Last year, Microsoft announced that users with Windows Mobile devices would lose access to the marketplace for the OS on May 9th. Today, ...... 05 May 2012
Next Microsoft 'Patch Tuesday' to patch 23 bugs
Next Microsoft 'Patch Tuesday' to patch 23 bugs
Microsoft has announced that their next security update will patch 23 bugs in Windows, Office, Silverlight and .Net. The bugs will be fixed ...... 05 May 2012
Microsoft adds Dolby products to Windows 8
Microsoft adds Dolby products to Windows 8
Struggling audio tech licensor Dolby Labs has signed an agreement with Microsoft that will have Dolby products used in the upcoming Windows ...... 04 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft targets 'adult' apps in Windows Phone Marketplace
Microsoft targets 'adult' apps in Windows Phone Marketplace
Microsoft is set to enforce restrictions on apps featuring adult or 'borderline adult' content in its Windows Phone store. 04 May 2012
Microsoft ordered to remove Xbox 360 and Windows 7 from Germany
Microsoft ordered to remove Xbox 360 and Windows 7 from Germany
A German court has ruled today that Microsoft has infringed on a number of Motorola Mobility patents. The ruling also demands Microsoft remove ...... 03 May 2012 - 10 comments
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble team up for new Nook, college subsidiary
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble team up for new Nook, college subsidiary
Microsoft has announced a $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble's digital and college businesses. As part of the deal, the companies ...... 30 Apr 2012
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